Fabric R&D Associate, Owned Brand

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Fabric R&D Associate is a full-time role responsible for executing the current research and development process and goals while maintaining fabric quality and costs in line with company expectations. The associate is a key communicator across departments and oversees day-to-day fabric development in a fast-paced work environment. The position may also involve cultivating, training, and managing junior team members.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in Fabric R&D, Product Development, or a similar role.
Degree in Fashion, Product Development, or a similar field.
Knowledge of textiles, sourcing, and development.
Strong understanding of fabrics, fibers, and Fabric R&D processes.
Ability to execute developments and manage others.
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and adapt to change.
Strong multitasking and time-management skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Excel and Google Docs.
Ability and willingness to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.; perform frequent repetitive finger, hand, and wrist motions; bend, stoop, reach, squat, kneel, push, and pull; and sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with a contemporary brand.
Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication.

Responsibilities

Manage fabric allocations and related communication for a designated segment.
Track fabric swatches and provide accurate cost estimates to guide Design.
Assist with negotiating fabric costs.
Prioritize and notify teams about fabrics based on lead time and delivery.
Partner with Product Development and Design to ensure fabric minimum order quantities and costs meet targets.
Maintain accurate data across platforms and departments.
Manage fabrics for multiple brands and/or categories.
Execute fabric-related emails and development.
Manage costing processes for a specific brand and/or category.
Name fabric qualities and assist other team members as needed.
Resolve fabric issues with minimal input from the Fabric R&D Manager.
Potentially cultivate and train assistants, including refining their development processes.
Serve as a key point of contact and communicator among cross-functional departments.
Cultivate, interview, train, and manage junior members.
Complete ad hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management.